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Urban Elephant The Rose

4.5 star property

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Close to Long Street and Cape Town International Convention Centre, Urban Elephant The Rose provides amenities like an outdoor entertainment area. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

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  • 32 sq m
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  • 1 bedroom
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  • 1 bedroom
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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Urban Elephant The Rose is in Cape Town City Centre, a neighborhood in Cape Town. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Camps Bay Beach and Bloubergstrand Beach. Africa Centre and Iziko South African Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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117 Strand St, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Bree Street
    Bree Street
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Just amazing! Great views from everywhere and the next day we couldn’t even see the mountain so take the chance when you get it!
    Table Mountain National Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Long Street
    Greenmarket Square
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Long Street
    Long Street
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cape Town, Western Cape / South Africa - 10/25/2016: Aerial photo of Cape Town International Convention Centre with Table Mountain in the background
    Cape Town International Convention Centre
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Woodstock Station
    3 min drive
  • Cape Town Station
    11 min walk
  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café Manhattan
    4 min walk
  • The Athletic Club & Social
    2 min walk
  • Le Pickle
    4 min walk
  • Villa 47
    4 min walk
  • Platō Coffee - De Waterkant
    2 min walk

About this property

Urban Elephant The Rose

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free aparthotel has concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include a TV in a common area. Each apartment boasts a private pool and offers free WiFi and a kitchenette. Conveniences include a washing machine and a microwave, and guests will appreciate thoughtful touches like an espresso maker and bathrobes. Housekeeping is available on request.
Urban Elephant The Rose offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and laptop-compatible safes. Accommodations at this 4.5-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and espresso makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Family friendly

  • Crib: ZAR 450 per stay

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Communal living room

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor entertainment area

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Proposal/romance packages

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 9 units
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 450 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 450 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Urban Elephant The Rose Cape Town
Urban Elephant The Rose Aparthotel
Urban Elephant The Rose Aparthotel Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Urban Elephant The Rose have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Urban Elephant The Rose pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Urban Elephant The Rose?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Urban Elephant The Rose?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Urban Elephant The Rose provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 1000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Urban Elephant The Rose located?

Located in Cape Town City Centre, this luxury aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Table Mountain National Park and Long Street. Bree Street and Greenmarket Square are also within 5 minutes. Cape Town Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Urban Elephant The Rose Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juan Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
very nice and well located room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean room, the manager is really helpful and good at communicating.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Musawenkosi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I was happy overall with the courtesy of the staff, the facilities inside, amenities and the cleanliness of the room. I will definitely book with them again whenever I come to Cape Town - bravo to Kenny and co.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great place, clean, modern, in the centre of Cape Town. Straightforward check in. Smah was lovely, very helpful and cheched throughout the stay if everything was OK. All the staff were lovely. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was perfect - it had everything you needed. A good central location in the foothill of Signal Hill
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicola Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location and apartment was lovely. Pool area was a welcome relief from the heat. Lots of great bars and restaurants nearby
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Chambre parfais Le personnel extra
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emilie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
C’était très bien. La location est parfaite pour rayonner. J’y retournerais
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zare

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A equipe muito gentil, atenciosa, e a localização perto de principais pontos turísticos de interesse, dando para caminhar ao V&A Waterfront, Museu Iziko, bares e restaurantes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025